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Thursday, December 2, 2010

Dining room Christmas vignette

I’m late to the party! Ack! We’ve been busy with a choo choo tree, hubby’s birthday and my impromptu decision to finally paint the office. I am crayyyzay!

Anyway, I finished up our dining room vignette today, and I’m so excited to link up to Rhoda’s Holiday Home linky party!:

You may remember last summer when I removed the top of our dining room hutch:

It had bugged me for YEARS, and I was so excited to find a perfectly lovely buffet hiding underneath:

LOVE when that happens. :)

I was so giddy at the thought of having another space to decorate! That is what it’s all about folks.

I ran into Walmart the other night to get a bag of cat food, which was mistake number one – you never, ever, EVER “run into” Walmart for anything. Mistake number two was making a quick swing by the Christmas stuff. Have you seen their ornaments this year?:

Maybe I’m behind – I hear they had them last year? Oh my goodness, they are so pretty! There is an amazing selection! And they’re only a buck each!

It’s a dangerous, dangerous aisle. I’m warning you. When I saw these, I didn’t want to use them on the tree -- I had a different idea in mind. ;) I knew they’d be perfect for our dining room vignette.

I grabbed all of the glass pieces I could find from our basement and around the house – cloches, apothecary jars, whatever. I added some faux snow I’ve used for years, and nestled some of the ornaments in:

Those trees are one of my favorites!

The silver stars are large and intricate:

Love the little church too. I held back from buying one in every. single. color:

I couldn’t pass up the presents:

And the reindeer was a keeper for sure:

It was SO HARD to not spend $50 on $1 ornaments. Seriously – they are too cute!

I held it together, and then I saw these in the next aisle:

And I broke down again. They were a perfect combo of that chocolate brown and beautiful green! They were only $2 each, and I only grabbed a couple. I wanted to grab 45. Or so.

I use mostly red and gold to decorate for the holidays around our house, but I was so taken with that green color for our chocolate dining room! I saw some $2 beads at Target in the exact same color and added them to my Goodwill wine decanter:

Years ago I spray painted some simple twiggy cone trees from Hob Lob and I added a couple to the buffet for some height:

I grabbed a package of $5 green ornaments from Walmart and mixed them with some of the sparkly chocolate ones:

And I big fat LOVE how it turned out!:

Of course, I added some sprigs of greenery here and there, just to give it more fullness. I don’t think it’s physically possible for me to do anything Christmas decor-related without greenery. :)

It’s a combo of green, brown, silver and a little gold, and I LOVE IT:

I was going to just put everything out here and there, but the hives started, and my need for symmetry won out. :) I made it kind of even, but since everything’s not exactly the same, it’s not too matchy-matchy:

Ignore my after-8 p.m.-hair in the reflection. :)

I’ve been using the same spray painted pine cones and jingle bells in this space for six years, so I was so excited to do something a little different:

And all of the little stuff under the glass was well under $20. Not too shabby for a whole new look!

Don’t you just LOVE that green color with the chocolate? Walmart also has the ornaments in a beautiful blue color that would look fantastic with brown as well!

I am getting there with the Christmas decor…I have some fun plans with the Silhouette and I’ll show you that next week! :)

Great minds think alike! I did the exact same thing with that little church on my buffet! He needed to be nestled in snow and in a jar! :) I couldn't get over how cute their ornaments were, I went back this morning and bought a ton more! How can you not for $1?

WOW!!! Just beautiful!!!Great current, color choices..it looks great all put together. I have not been down the ornament aisle at Wal-Mart... looks like a trip there tomorrow, is due. Thanks for the tips....

Some great ideas I might have "borrow"!!! It turned out just gorgeous. I was trying to figure out what to do with the cloche besides the standard balls inside. I like the ornaments in the snow. Beautiful job and the colors are awesome in your dining room!

I had no idea Wal Mart had such a collection. I am thinking it's better if I stay away at this point. You did a beautiful job. Love the color combination. My favorite are the green trees in the glass. Looks wonderful.

I was just there this afternoon... you're right, you never "run" there for anything. HA. Walmart laughs at you as you try to get out of there in less than an hour or two. Great job with the vignette, I looove brown and green. and brown and blue. Pretty much every time I see those beautiful brown ornaments I cry inside because I can't figure out how to incorporate them into my holiday decor. Sniffle.

I feel ya girl! I have been thru ther about 5 times so far. Did you see the adorable acorns that look like mercury glass???? Too cute!I bought the words and some of the snowflakes. Such a deal! I loved the church too, didn't think about putting it in a cloche.

I was in Wal-Mart tonight eyeing all the sparkly glittery decor! Of course it wasn't just eyeing... walked out of there with some glittery snowflakes myself! I LOVE what you've done! You are super creative and it's quite inspiring!

Omg! Ever since the Nate show I have been following you blog & I must say, I am addicted! I seriously check every post! I love your vignette! It looks beautiful! And I love the green & chocolate brown! I have been down that isle a couple of times at walmart & they do have some cute finds! Think I might have to make another trip! :)

Sarah, I LOVE what you've done this year! Yes, that green is perfect in your chocolate room, just perfect. and yes, I discovered last year that Walmart had kicked it up a notch. That's where I got those cute lime green polkadot candy ornaments on my green tree. I can't believe how much pretty & cheap stuff that have again this year. I was just like you on that aisle with all the sparkly things. If I didn't already have a zillion ornaments, I would have wanted to buy more too.

So, I have three apothecary jars...faux snow...and Wal*Mart is open 24hrs. If it wasn't for me needing to stay home with my daughter....I would have left by now.See you there tomorrow. I copied you last year..here I go again.Thanks, love this!

HOLEY BEAUTIFUL!!!! This will be my decor in say.... 10 yrs from now when I don't have a terror of a two year old boy around that DESTROYS EVERYTHING!!! Until then.... it's so fun to oogle over your decor! Very pretty!

It's really beautiful! I wish they still had those wirey trees at Hobby Lobby, because they are exactly what I've been looking for. Or at least they don't have them at mine, but they really look wonderful on your buffet

it looks GREAT, Sarah! i was just at WM touching ALL of those dollar ornaments. i decided i needed to get everything laid out at home before i bought too much. lol i am heading back today though as i have a better idea. :) thank you for the inspiration!

Ooo--Sarah, that is a fab color combo! Beautiful vignette! You know, I don't hate WM quite so much anymore. Their Better Homes and Gardens line is actually kind of neat. I have to go out to get ice cream for my daughter's bday party sometime today. I just might have to swing by WM's ornament section! :)

I absolutely love the color choices! The twiggy cone/tree you spray painted looks fabulous. I'm also digging the silver star and church. Definitely going to have to check out WalMart's $1 ornaments. Thanks for sharing and the inspiration!

So YOUR the one who grabbed that sparkly church I wanted! I discovered the same wondrous aisle yesterday and had plans to go back for more after work this morning. Now I'm thinkin' I should race over now since you are publicizing it!It looks beautiful Sarah.

I've never done a color theme until this year. And I am doing green, dk brown, gold and a little silver!! Was so excited to see these colors in your pics today. It looks beautiful! And really love the buffet without the bulky hutch. Happy Holidays!

Sarah, I LOVE what you've done!! It's GORGEOUS!!! I've boycotted Walmart & haven't been there in a couple of years but I may have to break down & go. $1??? OMG!!! I MUST have one of those little churches!!

Hahahaha fantastic!! I sooooo recogise the after-8-pm hair, the frantic picture taking ( it could be me taking the picture ) and also the frantic buying of ornaments once they are £1,- in my case/ or $1,- !!!!You've come up with a great on-the spot-Holiday colour-combo - love it..pleased to recognise you , as I follow you on Twitter!!!I am very excited as I have just been asked to guest-blog for a big blog- with an all-white wreath made of recycled material.Check it out if you want, the post link is below.

I'm a Target girl myself but I mentioned to dh that I NEED to go to Wal-Mart tomorrow. Wish it could be sooner, I'm afraid there won't be any churches left, love those! Our master bedroom is done in browns, blues and creams, I think it might need a touch of Christmas this year:) Thanks Sarah, as always you make it seem so "do=able".

Sarah, love those! Your buffet looks beautiful. I just recommended your blog to a friend for some Christmas decorating inspiration. I wanted her to see your ornament wreath from last year, yes, it was that memorable! :)

I love it! I saw them- the ornaments- and RAN away , FAST...to the grocery section...but I've already seen it, so I HAVE to go back- especially NOW that you have posted this!! Oh MY...Walmart, I will see you soon...Great Job TDC!!

Sarah, what you did is absolutely beautiful. Love the colors. I've been in love with greens for a couple of years now. Know what you mean about Walmart. They just remodeled ours & it is so nice. The entire garden center is Christmas. Love it!CAS

It looks fabulous Sarah! I think a shopping trip is in my near future (like this weekend!). Can you tell me what color and brand paint you used on your dining room walls? I love the rich chocolate color. I want to paint my hall bath that color and paint the cabinets cream and use lots of cream accents with a little green and pink thrown in. My family thinks I'm nuts.

Okay I'm officially admitting that I'm your christmas decor groupie!!! Sarah that brown and green looks FABULOUS!!! Seriously you did the thing when it comes to this vignette! What's your word...lurve? Well, I LURVE it girl;-)

Chocolate brown and that same color of green were my wedding colors...and what I chose to decorate most of my house with. It's a great color combo, and both colors are found in nature. That means you can't go wrong!

I love it! I bought alot of the same ornaments this year(presents,churches,stars) but stuck with the silver aisle for my dining room tree. Love all the color you used and Im wondering how I missed that first brown ornament you showed. Maybe my local store doesnt carry those. Great job!

I LOVE this post and I totally copied your idea, but since I coudln't find any snow I used table salt - just bought a couple of boxes at the supermarket (it it SO cheap and looks fantastic!) Thanks for your wonderful ideas!

This is the best vignette I have ever seen!!! It is absolutely perfect!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I want this too!!!! I need more glass jars apparently!! UHHH!

I have not been in walmart in awhile and I think it is time to revisit the store that sells everything! Yep wal-mart even sells coffins! Dont believe me? Check it http://www.walmart.com/search/search-ng.do?ref=+425084&Find.x=0&ta=1&Find.y=0&search_query=coffin&ic=48_0&refineresult=true&search_constraint=0&prevTerm=coffins

I got myself some of those twiggy tree things from HobLob too, spray painted them white (3 coats) and then using come craft glue I attached sparkly snow (the stuff you use in your jars) and Instantly I have 3 beautiful Snowy Xmas Trees.

I just need some fluffy felt to set them on and to build up the display from here.

AWSOME FUN..... I Steal I mean borrow some of your ideas and run with it.

Oh wow, your buffet is amazing. I absolutely love everything. Your cloches and apothecary jars are just fabulous. Such a beautiful display and what fabulous eye candy and inspiration. Love it. Thanks so much for joining the party. Hugs, marty

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the vignette you designed! It's gorgeous...where did you find the fauz snow? The only thing I can find is the spray stuff & I do NOT want that! Looking forward to your reply...Joann...at jstegall2003@yahoo.comThanx @ happy decorating! :)